Article 17. Single and panel hearing of the civil case
Civil procedure code of the Republic of Uzbekistan · Date: 22.01.2018 · In force
A civil case (hereinafter — the case) at first instance shall be considered by a judge alone. In the sole consideration and resolution of the case, the judge shall act on behalf of the court.
The composition of the court for a particular case is formed using an automated information system, taking into account the scope of work and specialization of judges, with the exception of the influence of persons interested in the outcome of the trial.
The examination of a case in the appellate, cassation, and supervisory instance courts shall be carried out by a panel composed of three judges.
The review of a case under the supervisory procedure by the Presidium of the Supreme Court of the Republic of Uzbekistan shall be conducted when the majority of the Presidium members are present.
In a collegial consideration of the case, one of the judges shall preside over the court session.
All judges shall have equal rights in the consideration and resolution of a case.
